Sanguisorba menziesii Seeds (Great Burnet)

Great Burnet (Sanguisorba menziesii) is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the Rosaceae family. Also known as Menzies’ burnet, it forms clumps of erect stems with pinnate leaves composed of numerous leaflets. The plant produces attractive red-purple flowers arranged in dense spikes during the summer months. Great Burnet typically grows up to a height of 2-4 feet and thrives in moist, well-draining soils. It is native to western North America and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. To grow Great Burnet, Sanguisorba menziesii seeds can be sown in the appropriate conditions for germination and establishment.

Growing Sanguisorba menziesii from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Great Burnet Flower Seeds

To germinate Sanguisorba menziesii, treat the seeds through a process called stratification. Start by placing the seeds in a moistened paper towel and refrigerate it for 4-6 weeks. Then, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep it consistently moist until germination occurs.

We source all of our Sanguisorba menziesii seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Great Burnet seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Great Burnet seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Sanguisorba menziesii seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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